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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Released September 2022
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1X, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was manufactured 3 years later than the E-M1X and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades versus the E-M1X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Olympus E-M1X

 Fujifilm X-H2 E-M1X 
RevealedSeptember 2022January 2019More recent by 45 months
Display resolution1620k1037kSharper display (+583k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Fujifilm X-H2

 E-M1X Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Olympus E-M1X

 Fujifilm X-H2 E-M1X 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2 offers physical dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has sizing of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1X in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 and the E-M1X.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2 and E-M1X is 62 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2 and E-M1X.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-H2 will show greater detail due to its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-H2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
MP count great (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography information
Olympus E-M1X Street photography information
73
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
heavier than competition in class (660g)
67
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/180,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (680 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (870 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography info
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
74
better than average battery power (680 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count great (40MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
68
good battery (870 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (997g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (680 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (870 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H2
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
68
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Olympus E-M1X
 Fujifilm X-H2Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-09-08 2019-01-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 7728 x 5152 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 64 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/180000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 997 gr (2.20 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 680 pictures 870 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD -
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $1,999 $2,999